Senior Energy Engineering Consultant (Strategic Energy Management)

Location: Remote; candidates must live in California, Arizona, or Oregon, with a strong preference for the greater Los Angeles area.

Salary: Target compensation of $100,000–$120,000 annually; listed compensation range of $91,100–$136,700 annually.

Company

hirify.global works on energy efficiency and the transition to a sustainable, equitable, and carbon-neutral energy future.

What you will do

• Coach and motivate facility and plant teams, from operators to senior management, to adopt Strategic Energy Management practices and sustain energy savings.
• Deliver SEM engagements according to the CA SEM Design Guide, including workshops, individual coaching, energy-use baselining and tracking, and site improvement plans.
• Manage multiple concurrent customer engagements, schedules, milestones, participant companies, savings goals, and escalations.
• Facilitate training workshops, onsite energy audits, and site walk-throughs to identify energy-saving opportunities.
• Analyze system and process performance using monitoring equipment, utility data, and statistical analysis; prepare reports and recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Build client trust, maintain participant engagement, and mentor junior coaches while refining SEM tools and materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in energy efficiency, facilities, or industrial operations, including experience with energy-using systems at large commercial and/or industrial sites.
• Proven project management skills, including managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and facilitation skills with the ability to work with different personalities and drive results.
• Proficiency in Excel, including formulas, charting, and data interpretation; Word, including styles, cross-referencing, and professional layout; and PowerPoint, including slide masters, consistent branding, and clear, engaging design.
• DOT qualification requirements must be met if applicable, along with applicable federal, state, and local transportation regulations.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship or immigration support.
• Successful hires must pass pre-employment checks.

Nice to have

• Certified Energy Manager certification or Professional Engineer license.
• Experience with continuous improvement, change management, or Lean/Six Sigma principles.
• Prior SEM coaching experience and statistical modeling skills.

Culture & Benefits

• People-first culture based on trust, accountability, transparency, respect, and equal opportunity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including a company-paid healthcare concierge service.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal, parental, and volunteer time.
• Employee recognition program, employee assistance program, and access to on-demand training courses.